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Dr. Ainger, Principal of St. Bees College, Cumberland…, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Dr. Ainger, Principal of St. Bees College, Cumberland…, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Ainger, Principal of St. Bees College, Cumberland - from a testimonial portrait recently presented to him by the students, 1862. Engraving from a photograph taken by Mr. John Reay, bookseller to the college. The little seaside village of St, Bees, in Cumberland, will be known to most of our readers chiefly as the site of the oldest and largest theological college in connection with the Church of England...On Wednesday, Nov. 12, the portrait of Dr. Ainger...was presented to him by the students and hung up in the hall...The portrait, a full-length one, which was subscribed for by the students, at a cost of 100 guineas, was painted by Mr. Sidley, of Kensington, and is a very excellent likeness...The subscribers to the portrait were represented in the ceremony of the presentation by Mr. Rowe, senior student; and a number of clergymen from the neighbourhood, and others (formerly students) from a distance, were present...After the presentation the performances of a military band in front of the priory entertained the company until five o'clock, when a public dinner given by the students to the heads of the college...took place at the Royal Hotel...There are now seventy young men preparing for the office of the ministry under the charge of- himself and his colleagues'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This print captures Dr. Ainger, the esteemed Principal of St. Bees College in Cumberland, in 1862. The image was created from a testimonial portrait recently presented to him by his students, showcasing their admiration and respect for their leader.
St. Bees College, located in the quaint seaside village of St. Bees, is renowned as the oldest and largest theological college affiliated with the Church of England. The portrait of Dr. Ainger was a full-length depiction painted by Mr. Sidley of Kensington, capturing a striking likeness that cost 100 guineas to create.
The presentation ceremony was a grand affair attended by students, clergymen from the surrounding area, and former students who traveled from afar to honor their beloved Principal. Following the unveiling of the portrait, guests were treated to performances by a military band before enjoying a public dinner hosted by the students at the Royal Hotel.
With seventy young men under his tutelage preparing for ministry roles alongside his colleagues, Dr. Ainger's leadership and dedication are evident in this timeless photograph that immortalizes his impact on St. Bees College and its community during this significant moment in history.
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